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Are there any well regarded brands in the EU that sell high quality short?

Love my Dickies shorts because Iโ€™ve found them to be well made and long lasting but am considering options if I can find equivalent products.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 12 hours ago

I have been quite happy with the majority of Asket's clothes. I originally found them when looking for more environmentally friendly options.

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 1 day ago

I bought linen shorts recently from la Gentle Factory

They are all made in France, even the fabric is made in France in most cases.

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago

The athletic/weightlifting style shorts from decathlon are peak. Lightweight and stretchy where you need it.

I've had dickies but after decathlon I can't go back. Sure maybe they won't last 15 years but 3 seems reasonable for a nearly every day wear for me. And they're still going.

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago

Youโ€™d probably have to look at workwear to find something comparable to dickies, as dickies used to be workwear. But I feel you, I love my dickies shorts too and hope they last forever as Iโ€™m not going to buy new ones.

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Hansen Garments are a bit upscale but their stuff is insanely well made and good looking. Each one I own feel like they will last me a lifetime.

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago

Also Varusteleka has some nice shorts. Pockets in the right places, comfy.

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago

Love the Shorts and pants by Reell

Iโ€˜m a cargo pants and shorts guy and can attest them a lifetime of many years. Wearing mine for at least five years now.

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago

Engelbert Strauss has great pants, they are specialised for work clothes but they have a lot of options.

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago (2 children)

If you like outdoor clothing i can recommend Fjallraven, however i am not sure what sort of shorts you are looking for

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Any experience on long-term durability? I've read quite a few negative comments online about their durability.

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 12 hours ago

I have a pair of their normal length pants and they are probably on their 7th year. No repairs needed yet, even with around 3 wears a week. These are heavier duty than some of their other models. I had a pair of lighter summer pants that only lasted a few years before the zipper became a problem.

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I've had my Fjรคllrรคven backpack for 8 years with more or less daily use for a large part of that lifespan. It could do with some minor repair, but it's largely still going strong without any maintenance

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Thanks for your input. I'm probably just gonna give it a try, digging a bit deeper I found a couple reviews saying durability is pretty bad and others saying it's pretty great.

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 1 day ago

I have been using my fjallraven gear (pants, shorts, fleeces) for many years and they absolutely keep well. Use them hard on holidays in the scottish highlands and normallly during the year. If that makes sense

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Fwiw, I believe they manufacture their stuff in China these days.

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago

I believe you are right, however they are comitted to being sustainable.

https://sustainablereview.com/brand-ratings/fjallraven/

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Lol, was totally thinking shorting stocks for some reason. But you mean shorts as in pantaloons.

I have no recommendations as I'm across the pond

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Is Pantaloon a real word? sounds like the Spanish one for trousers (pantalon)

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago

here in the United States it generally means your underpants, but a lot of people in the northern appalachians will call any pants pantaloons